Child therapists in Andover, Kansas KS
Child or Adolescent Issues
Will Bell
Counselor/Therapist, LCPC
Parenting is far from easy. There's a million approaches and it can feel like none of them work. Sometimes we need another level of support. I've talked with a lot of students and heard how frustrating it can be to come to therapy. Or how scary it can be. There can be a lot of questions ("Am I ok?", "Will I always be depressed?", "Why am I angry?"). Or there can be a lot of denial ("I'm fine", "My parent is really the problem", "Counseling's a waste of time"). I'll work with your teen to help them feel comfortable, talking with them in an office or on a walk together, giving them a person they know they can trust with what's bothering them.
8 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Strides in Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PSY.D.
Usually, when people think about psychotherapy, they imagine sitting on a couch in an office talking to a therapist about their problems. This style of therapy works just fine for many adults and adolescents. However, most younger children express themselves better through play than through words—for them, play is a primary method of communication. Even very bright and highly verbal children may find it difficult to talk about situations when strong feelings are involved. This is why they might shrug their shoulders, refuse to answer or say “I don’t know” when asked what is wrong. They might also “act out” or try to communicate to you through their behavior rather than through words, and sometimes these behaviors can get them into trouble at home or at school or be misunderstood by those around them. In addition, children often find it hard to sit still and talk for 45 minutes in a row, and they enjoy coming to therapy much more when play is a part of the equation.
23 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Traci Williams
Psychologist, PsyD, ABPP, CFT-I
I help kids and teens navigate difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral problems, and learning disabilities. I work closely with parents, teachers, and other caregivers to ensure that your young ones receive the support they need to thrive.
11 Years Experience
Child or Adolescent Issues
Dr. Justin D'Arienzo
Psychologist, Psy.D., ABPP
We help children and adolescents with behavioral problems to anxiety.
Child or Adolescent Issues
Rachel Minelli
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents (ages 2-18 years old) with a variety of presenting concerns (e.g., Autism, ADHD, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety). At Kaleidoscope Center I provide comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents. I specialize in Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD), and learning disorder evaluations. I also provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for children aged 3-7 years old.
12 Years Experience